Awards

2020 Aboriginal Economic Development Corporation Award

July 22, 2020 – Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and Sodexo reveal Ntityix Development LP as the recipient of the 2020 Aboriginal Economic Development Corporation award.

“On behalf of the entire NDC team, the NDC Board of Directors, Chief Chris Derickson and WFN Council, we wish to thank the CCAB for this award,” said Ntityix Development Corporation CEO, Ryan Malcolm. “The CCAB AEDC Award validates the tremendous work done not just over our last fiscal year but most importantly by recognizing each WFN Member that has been involved with WFN corporate economic development over the past several decades. This award celebrates and recognizes their entrepreneurial spirit, their dedication, their fight, their determination, and their relentless hard work to shape NDC into what it is today. limlemt.”

The award was presented on September 16th at CCAB’s Business Recovery Forum, a live virtual conference and unique experience to discover innovative ways to network, collaborate and exchange ideas to rebuild business and prosper in this new reality and uncertain economy.

“CCAB is proud to celebrate the success of Ntityix Development Corporation,” said Tabatha Bull, president and CEO, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. “Ntityix demonstrates that when we align hard work with our values and a clear vision for the future, we can have a major impact on our communities for generations.”

“We congratulate Ntityix Development Corporation for all of their success,” said Erwin Joosten, Senior Vice President – Energy & Resources Canada, Sodexo. “In operation for nearly fifty years, they have used their success to elevate their community and create a clear path toward economic prosperity for decades to come.”

About the award

CCAB and Sodexo are proud to present the Aboriginal Economic Development Corporation Award. It takes vision, tenacity, and courage to support community economic development, and the recipients of this award have these qualities in spades. Responsible for wealth creation, rising levels of employment, and business development in Aboriginal communities, the recipients of this award increase the prosperity and sustainable economic development of entire communities.

AEDC’s are the economic and business development arm of a First Nations, Métis or Inuit government, and are a major economic driver for Indigenous communities. These community-owned businesses invest in, own and/or manage subsidiary businesses with the goal of providing financial support to advance community interests.